Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mountain View, CA

  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Mountain View, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Shoreline Park to Stevens Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mountain View and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 491 free or cheap things to do in or near Mountain View, California, including 125 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Hiking Trails and Laser Tag.
  • From Shoreline Park to Stevens Creek Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mountain View and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Palo Alto and Los Altos.
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37.2 Miles
100% 18 votes
Parks Buena Vista & First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
Located on 13-acres of land in total, Larkey Park is a community park filled with a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a children's playground, a picnic area, walking trail, and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum on-site.
37.3 Miles
14% 7 votes
Dog Park 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Located within Las Animas Veterans Park, Gilroy Dog Park features gravel fields for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, picnic tables, benches, trees, a double-gated entrance and a separate small dog area.
37.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 400 Mantelli Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Also known as Veterans Park, Gilroy’s Las Animas Park spans 23 acres. The park features jogging and hiking trails, sports fields, handball courts, a community center, and picnic areas with barbecue grills.
37.3 Miles
64% 14 votes
Family Fun Center 555 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center for young children, Pump'd - Inflatable Fun Center features bounce houses, slides and a separate toddler area. The facility also offers party hosting which includes a private room, drinks and a party host.
37.3 Miles
- 3 votes
905

YMCA

Recreation Centers 27 Sudden Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
With Central Coast YMCA, visitors can participate in a wide range of activities, from dance classes to swimming. In the fitness center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like handball courts, treadmills, and a sauna room.
37.4 Miles
83% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Shadelands Ranch Museum features Contra Costa and Walnut Creek history. Built in 1903, it houses collections of old newspapers, photographs, and government records and is open for individual research or tours.
37.5 Miles
100% 61 votes
907

Omescape

Maze 5327 Jacuzzi St, Ste 3H, Richmond, CA 94804 MoreLess Info
Omescape is a virtual reality experience that offers escape scenarios from the Room Omega', 'The Penitentiary', and The Forgotten Treasure'. The rooms can hold up to 10 players at a time and games last for a total of 60 minutes.
37.5 Miles
83% 18 votes
Horseback Riding 9655 New Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 MoreLess Info
Johnny 6 Stables specializes in the training and sales of American Saddlebred Horses, Fresians and Hackney ponies. They offer horseback riding lessons from beginner riders to advanced and also have horses for sale and horses for lease.
37.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Walking Trails Bridge St & Riverside, Watsonville, CA 95076 MoreLess Info
A paved trail, the Salsipuedes Creek Trail runs along the creek and connects to nearby Atri Park. The trail is popular among hikers, joggers, and cyclists, and offers scenic views.
37.7 Miles
93% 60 votes
Beaches Shell Road, 16mi South of Santa Cruz Via Highway 1 and San Andreas Road, Watsonville, CA MoreLess Info
The Sunset State Beach is open throughout the year for many activities like swimming, camping, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. In addition to large sand dunes, the beach has on-site parking, restrooms, showers, and drinking water.
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